Two dead after AH-64 Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas

Published Aug 12, 09:19 PM UTC

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Two people died after an AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed outside Fort Hood, Texas, on August 12, 2026. Emergency calls were received at 1:34 p.m. CST, and the individuals were pronounced dead at 2:30 p.m., according to Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Cliff Coleman. The crash occurred in Salado, near the base. Fort Hood's Criminal Investigation Division is handling inquiries about the victims' military status. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting response efforts are the immediate priorities, expressing condolences to the crew and their families. The article is a developing story from Military Times.

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Original headline: Two dead after Apache crash in Texas

Original language: EN

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